BACKGROUND/AIM Bone bruise is a common finding in acutely injured knee examined by magnetic resonance (MR). The aim of the study was to determine the association of bone bruise frequency with postinjury lesions of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and menisci. Bone bruise involves posttraumatic bone marrow change with hemorrhages, edema and microtrabecular fractures without disruption of adjacen...

Fluticasone propionate (FP) is generally considered to have twice the efficacy of beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) on a weight-to-weight basis for the control of asthma, and may have lesser effects on adrenal function. However, the effects of FP and BDP on skin integrity and bone metabolism markers require further examination. Sixty-nine asthmatic subjects were enrolled in a double-blind cross...

BACKGROUND Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women is a serious public health issue with recognizable direct health consequences. This study assessed the association between IPV and traumatic physical health consequences on women in Nigeria, given that communities exert significant influence on the individuals that are embedded within them, with the nature of influence varying between com...

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder. ITP can occur in children and adults. This disease be fatal because the platelet count low due to destruction of excessive platelets so that it interfere with vital organs bleeding occurs. The lack knowledge ordinary people about disease, many assume bruises nosebleeds on body are caused by fatigue. For that, we need a system ...

OBJECTIVE To determine the incidence, aeriology, and outcome of injuries due to bell ringing. DESIGN Retrospective review of the last six years' issues of Ringing World, advertisement in Ringing World, and a postal questionnaire sent to 20 active ringing towers. SUBJECTS Regular bell ringers. RESULTS Seventy nine injuries were identified both from review and by advertisement in Ringing Wo...